Holiday E BAT
Grandma and Grandpa are happy to have their grandchildren come to the farm for a visit, but they are prepared...after all, it's April 1st!
When the children come bursting in the door shouting "Grandpa, oh Grandpa, The cows have got loose - I think Big Brown Bessie just stepped on a goose!" Grandpa just shrugs and pours a glass of milk.
As more and more of the farm animals "escape" the children relay the bad news in excited (and rhyming) detail. Grandpa remains cool and calm until Grandma reminds him that April 1st isn't until tomorrow!
This illustrations are done with pen and watercolors in an exaggerated cartoon style. They are bright and colorful and tell quite a story all on their own. Be sure to check out the inside jokes...after Grandpa hears about the hens, he makes eggs! (then
Be prepared for some big laughs!
Happy April 1st! And by the way...do you know where your cows are?
Reviewed by Marianne
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